FRAMED

An investigation into an art heist like no other.

It’s 1986 and Australia’s most expensive painting has vanished from the National Gallery of Victoria.

The only clues, a series of bizarre ransom notes and a city full of rumours.

This is the true-crime story of Picasso’s The Weeping Woman.

EPISODE 1

A Picasso has been stolen from the National Gallery of Victoria and the thieves are making sure everybody knows about it. Who is behind these bizarre ransom notes and what have they done with the Weeping Woman?

EPISODE 2

The Picasso is still missing, and the rumour mill has gone into overdrive. Is this theft a prank gone horribly wrong, an inside job or Australia’s greatest ever piece of performance art?

EPISODE 3

“This is the Australian Cultural Terrorists. Remember us?”. A phone call from the Picasso thieves promises to change everything. With so much at stake, can they be believed?

EPISODE 4

The rumours start to bite. A chain reaction has now been set in motion. A series of unintended consequences reveal the true legacy of the theft of the Weeping Woman.

"Balances mystery and humour with unexpected tragedy... captivating." JACQUIB HISTORY
"Prepare to be stunned, and reminded that truth is always stranger than fiction." THE GUARDIAN
"Marc Fennell transports viewers with first-hand accounts and experts in the field." TV BLACKBOX
"Don't miss Framed... thought-provoking and unmissable." THE GUARDIAN
"The initial two episodes are huge fun... the latter episodes are awash with unexpected tragedy." SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Thoughtful." SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Goes beyond the politics, headlines and ransom notes." THE GUARDIAN

DURATION

4 x half hours

BROADCASTER

SBS Australia

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2022

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

Australia

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